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Jack Draper Advances to Madrid Open Quarter-Finals, Eyes World Top Five

The British No. 1 defeated Tommy Paul in straight sets and will face Matteo Arnaldi, with a win positioning him to overtake Novak Djokovic in the ATP rankings.

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Overview

  • Jack Draper secured a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory over Tommy Paul to reach his first Masters 1000 quarter-final on clay.
  • Draper's next opponent is Italy's Matteo Arnaldi, who previously upset Novak Djokovic in the second round.
  • A semi-final appearance in Madrid would elevate Draper into the world’s top five rankings for the first time, surpassing Djokovic.
  • The Madrid Open's altitude and clay conditions have complemented Draper’s aggressive playing style, contributing to his strong performance.
  • Fellow British players Cameron Norrie and Jacob Fearnley exited in the third round, leaving Draper as the last Briton in the tournament.